Quiet transfer of defendant amid Scottsboro case details
Birmingham Feb. 5. Ozie Powell, wounded Scottsboro defendant, moved from county hospital to Jefferson county jail hospital ward under guard. The transfer, kept quiet, followed Powell slashing Deputy Blalock’s throat after a confrontation with Sheriff Sandlin and other defendants en route from Decatur. Trials were postponed after another defendant was convicted and eleven suspects were arrested in 1931 for attacking Mrs. Patterson.
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Birmingham
Ala
Ozie Powell
Scottsboro
Jefferson County
J. Street Sandlin
Morgan County
Decatur
Powell
Edgar Blalock
Lacon Mountain
Dewitt Truss
Truss
Sandlin Wright
Blalock
Wright
R. R. Bridges
Bridges
Patterson
Paint Rock
Boston Destroyed in Air Maneuvers Over City
Boston held mid winter air maneuvers as 38 planes took part. A bomber squadron from Concord New Hampshire and attack craft from Mitchell Field New York circled the city twice while pursuit planes joined to defend. General Frank M Andrews watched the exercise as the skies remained clear.
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Boston
Uncle Sam
Concord
N. H
Mitchell Field
N. Y
Army
Repeal Measure Adopted in House and Senate Action
The House passed the Senate approved bill repealing the compulsory cotton potato and tobacco acts. Further Senate action is required to enact the measure. President Roosevelt had requested the move recently. The House added an amendment to relieve tax payments on about 250000 bales of cotton whose taxes were unpaid while the cotton was held for marketing by farmers.
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Washington
House
Senate
Roosevelt
Wolf Pack In Birmingham Is Doctor's Story
BIRMINGHAM Ala Feb 5 Py Wolves a pack of them were reported today roaming mountains within 20 minutes of the heart of Birmingham. Dr Joe C Daniel a Birmingham specialist said he had sighted three of the pack on Double Oak mountain from a point on the highway where the lights of Birmingham were plainly visible. Seems far fetched said the physician disclosing that he had engaged in a wolf chase in that vicinity last spring and wounded one of the beasts. And a new hunt may be in the making with the sighting of three of the large wolves within the past few days.
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Birmingham
Ala
Joe C. Daniel
Double Oak Mountain
General strike and cold hit Pekin Illinois
In Pekin Illinois on February 5 with 13 below zero temps a general strike slowed business. About 2,000 union members walked off as authorities and mediators sought a rapid settlement within 48 hours. Demands include restoring seniority, ending company union favoritism, and reinstating three dismissed workers. The strike ends when the mayor or police chief is addressed, per Bjork.
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Earl Ayeroid
Associated Press
Pekin
Ill
L. C. Bjork
Name Labor Relations Board
Ni Peoria
Trade and Labor Assembly
Tatives
Martin “ Oe
Bor
Sherif Ete
Petempe
Bjork
George Michell
Joseph Bartley
Fair Eee
American Federation of Labor Organization
Harry Donahue
W. C. Schurman
Post Office Money Recommended for 1937 Budget
Washington AP The House today received a 623 829 thousand dollar recommendation for Treasury and Post Office Department operations for the 1937 fiscal year by its appropriations committee Including more liberal postal service allowances and anticipated higher business the plan calls for 400 thousand dollars for the Federal Alcohol Administration recently put under Treasury and a half million dollars for Coast Guard airplanes The bill totals 29 591 568 dollars more than the current year but trims 11 943 620 under budget estimates
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Washington
Treasury and
Post Office Department
House
Postal Service
Federal Alcohol Administration
Treasury
Coast Guard
No Gas Made London Hearing Testimony Drops Claim
Harry McGowan chairman of Imperialal Industries testified at a commission hearing that his company had made no lethal gas during World War I. The statement came as the inquiry probes wartime chemical production by leading firms.
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London
Harry McGowan
Perialgical Industries
Com~y
Scouts to Celebrate February 10 at Central High
The Decatur Boy Scout celebration returns Monday night at Central high school gymnasium starting 7 30 pm. All seven local troops will participate with demonstrations in first aid signaling life saving rope work and bridge building. A tender foot investiture and attendance banners will be presented. Judge Seybourne Lynne will speak.
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Central High School
Decatur
Tennessee Valley Council of Scouts
Huntsville
Athens
Florence
Joe Duncan
Seybourne Lynne
Governor questions Dr. Condon letter on Lindbergh case
The governor said his press aide received a dated letter from Dr. Condon suggesting he could name one or two of the kidnapers. Condon’s possible questioning and the state police probe were discussed, with authorities weighing what actions to take next.
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Bruno
Lindbergh
William S. Conklin
Dr. Condon
Florida
Conklin
Hauptmann Wife Sees Gov Hoffman's Kidnap Probe
Mrs Bruno Richard Hauptmann, visiting her husband at New Jersey’s death house, praises Governor Hoffman’s investigation into the Lindbergh kidnapping. She says Richard told her how useful the governor’s help is and expresses hope the truth will come out soon and he will be home.
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Bruno
York
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
New Y
New Jersey State
Harold Hoffman
Richard
Hauptmann
Farm Act Repealer Committee Report Originates in NGTON
Ngton February 5 The Associated Press reports the Committee U K s Farm Act Repealer discussing the Bankhead cotton act which fixed taxes but left them unpaid highlighting unresolved tax issues and policy debate.
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Committee
U. K
NGTON
Bankhead
Flood Threat Diminishes as Alabama Rivers Rise
Rivers in Alabama and northwest Georgia continue to rise toward crests but major damage is not expected without more rain. The Oostanaula at Rome May crest near 33 feet, Alabama river at Miller's Ferry around 52 feet, with several other rivers listed. City prepared to move Negro families from lowlands as forecast calls for clouds and rain on the coast and warmer northwest weather.
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Ala
Alabama
Georgia
U. S. Weather Bureau
Rome
Miller’s Ferry
Ga—Oostanaula
Gadsden—Coosa
Wetumis
Milstead—Tallapoosa
Montgomery
Selma
Canton
Etowah
Flood Threat Eases After Rains Hit Deep South
Clearing skies and cooler air cut flood danger in the Deep South though downpours caused deaths in North Carolina and Alabama. In Alabama rivers including the Coosa and Tombigbee rose with tributaries adding pressure, while Mississippi gauges on the Leaf and Pearl basins drew attention. Fatalities included Mrs Blaylock Johnson and her son near Murphy North Carolina and railway workers near Maylene Alabama.
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Birmingham
Ala
Mississippi
Alabama
Coosa
Warrior
Tombigbee
Tennessee
Chickasawhay
Upper
Pearl
Blaylock Johnson
Dewey
Murphy
N. C
J. H. Brown
Kennamer
Maylene
Buddy Buady
Cotton Show in Memphis Cancelled for Spring
Memphis announces cancellation of its annual national cotton show and cotton carnival for this spring due to lack of a suitable downtown site. Leftwich of the cotton carnival said the event will be repeated in 1987 when arrangements are adequate. The 1925 show was held at the fair grounds with downtown carnival attractions.
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Memphis
Tenn
Leftwich
Cotton Carnival
Leftwick
Fair Grounds
Meat ordinance repealed as new meat control drafted
The city council voted unanimously to repeal the old meat ordinance. Drs Murphree Allen and Lovelady advised on methods to regulate slaughter and sale. City Attorney Almon will draft a new ordinance with health department input, to take effect after Thursday night submission and adoption.
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Roy Murphree
D. L. Allen
County Health Department
W. H. Lovelady
Hartselle
Board of Health
T. C. Almon
Murphree
Rain damages Carnegie Library books
Heavy rains damaged about 100 new volumes at Carnegie Library, with losses near two hundred dollars. Most destruction occurred in the west room where the roof and walls leaked, soaking the books as the library opened Tuesday morning. librarian Mrs E A Tillery said funds are unavailable for replacements and the public may be asked to buy new volumes.
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Carnegie Library
E. A. Tillery
Eescet
Mrs ILA Buchanan Illness Victim
Mrs Hig Buchanan fifty four of Oak Street died at 11:66 this morning at the county tubercular sanatorium in Flint. She was the wife of J L Buchanan. The body was removed to Brown Funeral Company for funeral arrangements to be announced.
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Hig Buchanan
Oak Street
Flint
J. L. Buchanan
Brown Funeral Company
Auto Dealers Unite Against Sales Tax
H L Peterson reports from an executive meeting at the Thomas Jefferson Hotel where Alabama dealers endorsed opposition to a proposed sales tax act. Directors announced unanimous resistance and vowed a vigorous campaign against the measure, outlining several phases of their opposition.
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H. L. Peterson
Thomas Jefferson Hotel
Peterson
Alabama
New Tax Plan Formulated For Farm Program
President Roosevelt convened a farm tax meeting in Washington to draft taxes needed to fund the new farm program. He cited a $500 million figure and planned to distinguish new levies from replaced taxes while considering broader cuts in direct spending and authorized credits. Mor genthau Wallace Cummings and Reed were summoned to advise on revenue options.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Capitol Hill
White House
Morgenthau and
Wallace
Cummings
Stanley Reed
Former Governor Ely Opens Campaign for Democratic Rehabilitation
Boston Feb 5 Former Governor Joseph B Ely launched a campaign aimed at rehabilitating the Democratic party as the proper vehicle for public expression He said the drive centers on a reform platform and would push for Massachusetts delegates to the Democratic national convention aligned with Al Smith Bly Ely aide said he would be a candidate for the Massachusetts delegation if selected
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Boston
Joseph B. Ely
Bly
al Smith
Massachusetts
Lacon Flood Near Record In Neighboring Town
The Lacon flood Monday night was described as the second worst in town history, nearly reaching 1888 levels. J B Patterson credited Cord Burleson and the water department for rapid action posting watchmen and guiding residents along the flooded four tenths of a mile. Patterson store escaped major damage as water rose within ten inches of the floor, with shelves already raised in preparation for flooding.
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Lacon
J. B. Patterson
Patterson
Rail Defense Under Fire as Railroads Seek Dismissal
Washington Feb 5 AP The railroad retirement board asks the DC Supreme Court to dismiss an injunction suit by railroads challenging the retirement and tax laws. Railroads argue constitutional flaws in both acts, enacted after a prior court invalidated a combined bill. Helvering denies taxes fund the retirement system and asserts it is supported by the treasury. The retirement board says no action is warranted under present powers.
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Washington
Railroad Retirement Board
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Supreme Court
Guy T. Helvering
Internal Revenue
Treasury
Mixed Reception in London as Prime Minister Faces Cheers and Jeers
London observers report a mixed reception in the House of Commons as Prime Minister Donald faced a blend of cheers and boos. The parliamentary session reflected tense public appetite for policy measures and leadership direction amid ongoing political debates.
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London
Bao
Donald
House of
Open grate fire burns Austinville woman in home incident
Mrs. Oscar E. McCaghren of Austinville is in critical condition at Benevolent Society Hospital after her clothing caught fire from an open grate this morning. Guests A. C. Barwood and Paul Watkins saved her by wrapping her in quilts and extinguishing the flames before hospital transport. Medical staff say recovery may be possible. Barwood, brother-in-law of a local deceased resident, stayed the night to arrange space for the injured woman’s return.
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Oscar E. McCaghren
Austinville
Benevolent Society Hospital
A. C. Barwood
Paul Watkins
Ts. MecGaghren
Earwood
Watkins
Mrs. McCaghren
McAfee, Colier and Young
Barwood
McCaghren
Grady Barwood
Textile ills bared today
Washington February 5. Much distress in the textile industry was laid at the feet of equipment and management practices by M. D. Vincent NRA industrial studies head who testified before a House committee reviewing the Ellenbogen bill to regulate the textile industry. He urged reform to curb misused tax exemptions and urged tying hours and wages to prevent dismissals while protecting workers.
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Washington
M. D. Vincent
NRA
Nator
Ellenbogen
Vincent
Douglas Jr. Returns Home Denies Film Company Plans
New York on Feb 5 reports Douglas Junior Bach returned home amid rumors of a new film company. He denied any engagement or plans and said no official arrangements were made. The source notes unclear details and attributes could be misread.
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Doug Junior Bach
New York
Douglas’ Fairly Jr
Hom
Rence
Weather notes on river rise and cold fronts
A fragmentary weather update reports a rising river with a gauge reading at 7 o clock and a minimum temperature around 18 with no rainfall. It mentions cloudy conditions in Alabama with light rain forecast, and Tennessee forecast for very cold conditions tonight with freezing temperatures continuing into Thursday.
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Alabama
Tennessee
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Wolf Pack
Nori
Weather Bureau
North Carolina
Estada Contetst
Warrior River
Don Jackson
Filléod
Ila Buchanan
Huddleston
O. E. McCaghren
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